Supporting Local Businesses During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Now, more than ever, local businesses and local communities across America will need our support and positivity. Our country has faced many challenges and has always prevailed. This too shall pass and when it does, we want to ensure the heart of our local communities keeps beating through what is proving to be very stressful times. 

We’re already seeing evidence of small businesses teaming up with locals to provide food for those in need and work for those who’ve lost their jobs. We’re inspired and encouraged by these stories of hope. 

We wanted to help spread the word about various resources, groups, good news, and more, that are helping local businesses around the country. You’ll find these links below, sorted by the area they’re representing. Please feel free to share others with us! We’ll update as we find more.

Ann Arbor, MI

https://www.savemifaves.org/

Asheville, NC

https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2020/03/15/asheville-strong-rises-out-coronavirus-pandemic-support-local/5053538002/

Atlanta, GA

https://www.investatlanta.com/businesses/get-started

Arizona

https://www.facebook.com/LocalFirstAZ

Birmingham, AL

https://bhamstrong.com/

Charleston, SC

https://www.postandcourier.com/health/covid19/charleston-professors-giving-free-help-to-local-businesses-with-covid/article_95bbe98a-6ead-11ea-b4f6-a73c3e60de97.html

Charlotte, NC

https://www.charlottesgotalot.com/blog/things-to-do/support-local-how-to-help-charlotte-businesses

Cheyenne, WY

https://www.cheyennechamber.org/coronavirus-policies

Chicago, IL

https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/3/18/21184010/coronavirus-covid-19-help-local-businesses-small-suntimes-editorial

Columbus, OH

https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2016/04/29/columbus-small-business-resources-where-to-go-for.html

Denver, CO

https://theknow.denverpost.com/2020/03/18/coronavirus-acts-of-kindness-good-news-colorado/235703/

Destin, FL

https://www.destinchamber.com/covid-19-effects-to-destin-business-operation

Fort Wayne, IN

https://www.inputfortwayne.com/news/Weathering-the-storm.aspx

Grand Junction, CO

https://www.facebook.com/grandjunctionchamber/

Grand Rapids, MI

https://www.instagram.com/gr_support_local/

Mobile, AL

https://mobilechamber.com/coronavirus-resources/

Nashville, TN

https://styleblueprint.com/nashville/everyday/how-to-support-local-businesses/

New Jersey

http://therecord.nj.newsmemory.com/?publink=48458b4fe

New Orleans, LA

https://www.facebook.com/staylocalnola/

Omaha, NE

http://www.npdodge.com/blog/2020/03/25-omaha-area-restaurants-breweriesband-coffeeshops-offering-curbside-pickup-delivery-interactive-map/

Raleigh/Durham, NC

hehoneysuckle.org/love-nourish-2020

Reno, NV

https://rallyreno.org/

Roanoke VA

 https://www.facebook.com/RoanokeSBDC

Sacramento, CA

https://www.sacbee.com/news/coronavirus/article241381976.html

Seattle, WA 

https://www.aboutamazon.com/job-creation-and-investment/neighborhood-small-business-relief-fund

Toledo, OH

https://www.facebook.com/toledochamber

Wichita, KS

https://www.kansas.com/entertainment/restaurants/dining-with-denise-neil/article241510746.html

Wilmington, NC

https://www.wilmingtondowntown.com/explore/where-to-order-take-out-and-delivery-in-downtown-wilmington

Winston Salem, NC

https://www.facebook.com/winstonsalemchamber/